Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Start early at Jama Masjid; mornings are cooler and the lanes are less crowded. Allow about 45 minutes, including time for the courtyard and the views from a minaret if it’s open. Entry to the mosque is generally free, though there may be a small camera charge; modest dress is expected, and shoe storage is customary. From there, continue on foot into Chandni Chowk for your guided walk, around 1.5 hours. Its narrow lanes are lively and busy, so stick with your guide and take care crossing traffic; snack tastings may be extra.
Have lunch at Karim’s, near Jama Masjid, for Mughlai favourites such as kebabs and slow-cooked curries. Budget roughly ₹500–₹1,000 per person. It can get crowded around lunchtime, so allow a little flexibility rather than rushing your meal.
Walk or take an e-rickshaw to Red Fort; the short ride is usually easier than navigating the lanes on foot. Set aside 1.5–2 hours, plus extra time for security and ticket queues. Entry is typically ticketed, with separate rates for Indian and foreign visitors; check the current ASI listing before you go, and note that the fort is commonly closed on Mondays, so verify the opening status for your flexible travel day before building the visit around it.
Take a cab or metro toward Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Connaught Place, allowing around 30–45 minutes depending on Old Delhi traffic. Spend about an hour at the shrine and, if you wish, visit the community kitchen respectfully; head covering is required and scarves are usually available at the entrance. Entry is free, and a modest donation is optional. Remove your shoes and wash your feet before entering.
After arriving at Agra Cantt, allow roughly 30–45 minutes for a taxi or auto-rickshaw to Taj Ganj and the Taj Mahal; the last stretch is usually on foot or by an approved electric shuttle because regular vehicles are restricted near the monument. With an early train arrival, you’ll reach the Taj after opening rather than at dawn, so budget extra time for security and entry queues and expect to spend about 2.5–3 hours inside. Check current opening rules and book admission in advance where available; the Taj is closed on Fridays. From there, take a cab or auto to Agra Fort—allow around 1.5–2 hours to explore its courtyards and red-sandstone halls, with views toward the Taj.
Head to Pinch of Spice in Civil Lines for a comfortable sit-down lunch; allow about an hour and budget roughly ₹700–1,400 per person. Then cross toward the eastern bank of the Yamuna by cab or auto for Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, the finely detailed marble mausoleum often nicknamed the “Baby Taj.” An hour is plenty to admire its inlaid stonework and quieter garden setting.
Finish at Mehtab Bagh, across the river from the Taj, for the classic sunset view back toward the monument; give yourself about an hour and check the day’s sunset time. A cab or auto is the easiest way between the riverfront sights, and it’s worth agreeing on the fare before setting off if the meter isn’t being used.
After the drive from Agra, head straight to Amber Fort; with an early departure you may arrive around mid-morning, but allow extra time for a rest stop and Jaipur traffic. The fort is generally open daily around 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; allow 2–3 hours for the courtyards and palace rooms, plus queues and the uphill approach. Walk or take a short auto ride to Panna Meena ka Kund nearby for a 30–45-minute look at its striking symmetrical steps. Access to the stepwell itself can be restricted, so plan on viewing it from the surrounding area.
On the drive toward the Pink City, stop at the Jal Mahal lakeside viewpoint for 20–30 minutes; visitors generally admire the palace from the shore rather than enter it. Then continue to City Palace (usually open roughly 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with ticket prices varying by access and visitor category). The full visit takes 1.5–2 hours, so this arrival-day schedule is tight: if you reach the fort late, prioritize a shorter palace visit and enjoy Hawa Mahal from outside afterward—the façade is especially lovely in the late light, though its museum typically closes earlier than the exterior view. Finish at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar in Johari Bazaar for a casual meal or sweets (budget about ₹300–700 per person); check current hours before setting out. If seeing every interior without rushing matters, an extra night in Jaipur is the comfortable option.
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